Star ~ l i ~ n r n e n t
In order for the SynScanT"to correctly point to objects in the sky, it must first be aligned to one to three known positions (stars) in the sky. As the Earth rotates on its axis every 24 hours, astronomical objects appear to move through the sky following an arc. W~ththe supplied information, the telescope can replicate a model of the sky and the movements of astronomical objects. Star alignment can be done anytime during the observing session by choosing Alignment under SETUP MODE, in the Main Menu.
There are three ways to align the SynScanTMdepending on your demand for accuracy. If you are using the SynScanTMfor the first time, we recommend that you begin with the Three Star Alignment. In most cases, this produces the most accurate alignment among the three methods. Before performing any of the alignment methods, be sure that your finderscope is well aligned with the telescope tube. See the next page for tips on how to choose the alignment stars. Below describes a
Three-Star Alignment
1.In the alignment screen, select
2.The SynScanTM will provide a list of stars available in your current sky for you to choose as the first alignment star. Using the scroll keys, choose an appropriate star from the list provided and press ENTER. The telescope will start slewing towards it. When the telescope stops slewing, adjust its position with the directional keys until the star is centered on the crosshairs in the finder scope. Now look through the eyepiece and adjust the telescope so that the object is centered in the field of view of the eyepiece. Press ENTER to confirm.
The slewing speed can be adjusted by pressing on the RATE button. Then choose a number between 0 (slowest) - 9 (fastest).
SynScan" will becp once when it has finished slening to an object. Do not try to adjust the telescope before you hear the beep. SynScan'" will only respond to the ESC key while slewing.
3.SynScanT"will provide a list of objects for the second alignment star. Choose a star using the scoll keys and press ENTER. Repeat the centering procedure for the second star and press ENTER to confirm.
4.SynScanTMwill once again provide a list of objects for the third alignment star. Choose a star from the list and press ENTER. Once again, repeat the centering procedure for the third alignment star.
5.If appropriate stars have been chosen and aligned to, the SynScanTMhand control will display "Alignment Successful". Otherwise, the warning "Alignment Failed" will show and the alignment will have to be done again.
Two-Star Alignment
1.In the alignment screen, select
2.The SynScanrMwill provide a list of stars available in your current sky for you to choose as the first alignment star. Using the scroll keys, choose a star you are most familiar with and press ENTER. The telescope will start slewing towards it. When the telescope stops slewing, adjust its position with the directional keys until the star is centered on the crosshairs in the finder scope. Now look through the eyepiece and adjust the telescope so that the object is centered in the field of view of the eyepiece. Press ENTER to confirm.
3.SynScanTMwill provide a list of objects for the second alignment star. Choose a star using the scoll keys and press ENTER. Repeat the centering procedure for the second star and press ENTER to confirm.
4.If appropriate stars have been chosen and aligned to, the SynScanTMhand control will display "Alignment Successful". Otherwise, the warning "Alignment Failed" will show and the alignment will have to be done again.
